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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
2
Dayton property owners cooperate to move homes back to clear space for a four lane Highway 90. A. B. Middleton, resident highway engineer at Liberty, notes three of 18 required moves completed and others arranging. His office will start drawing plans and specifications for the route through Dayton.
Rep. George T. Hinson of Mineola declared his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He backs taxing natural gas pipelines and conservation of reserves, plans a Quitman campaign kickoff, and outlined a test levy on dedicated gas reserves that lawmakers rejected in the Senate. He filed formal candidacy with the state Democratic committee.
In Washington and Baytown, lawmakers debated Eisenhower's atomic information sharing plan. Rep. W Sterling Cole predicted quick congressional approval while Sen. Pat McCarran raised caution. Kiwanis Club heard a Robert E. Lee chair display as the Baytown high school choir performed serious sacred music and spiritual numbers with soloists Gail Gourtis and Sue Bell.
Washington April 16 UP Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer discourages colleagues from demanding public airing of loyalty charges against him. Many friends of the physicist oppose the move and prefer discreet handling by authorities.
Laredo district judge postponed to April 26 a move to transfer a Rio Grande water rights dispute to Eagle Pass. The suit, filed by Laredo seeking an injunction against upstream users when flows fall short for municipal needs, involves about 50 defendants including Maverick County district No. 1 and Nuevo Laredo Growers Association. Observers noted Mexican farmers’ group opposition to water claims amid cross border tensions.
Maurice Bright, 59, Houston Chronicle executive living in La Porte, escaped death when his car plunged 20 feet off a bank into the Ship Channel. The vehicle landed wheels up in a foot of water and Bright was rescued from the channel bed by Deputy Jimmy Scarborough. He was hospitalized at Hermann for shock and exposure after the near-miss near Todd Shipyard on Industrial Road around 1 a.m.
Baytown welcomes Atkins Paint Store at 207 North Main offering Gelvatex paints. Owner Fern Atkins and his wife and 11 year old daughter reside at 510 Morrell. Grand prize drawn next week for opening attendees.
Livestock market data from Fort Worth on April 16 shows cattle steady with three loads good and choice at 1,090 lb and steers arriving. Cow prices 11 to 12.50, bulls around 15, stockers scarce. Calves at 25, hogs steady with buyers and sows around 24 to 28.
Baytown Sun editorial staff and contact details listed including editor and publisher Fred Hartman and managing editor Warren Edwards. Advertising director Beulah Mae Jackson and office manager are named. Rates for mail subscriptions and delivery are noted with various term options and prices.
J. D. Wilburn Baytown vice farmer named to the Harris county grand jury panel for the May term. District Judge Ed Duggan released the grand jury list Thursday. Neither the present nor the holdover jury includes Baytown members. Canteen Closed due to Easter holidays. Teen Canteen postponed to April 24 per Mrs. N. V McWilliams.
A Baytown neighborhood group led by Hansen contends continued oil work harms the Wynnewood and Lawndale subdivisions. Attorney Reid attended a recent meeting offering fee estimates, which officials say were not yet set. A second meeting is planned as the board weighs legal action to stop all oil activity, citing noise traffic odors and property devaluation. The move aims to set a precedent for other areas.
President Eisenhower advocates quick ratification of the EDC treaty outlining continued American armed forces in Europe, including Germany, to bolster Atlantic defense and foster a broader European security community. He calls for NATO and EDC consultation on mutual concerns like force levels.
VFW- Smith and Mrs. Tallent trustees announce color bearers Mrs. H. E. Cherry Mrs. Loyd Cutsinger Mrs. Jimmie Sanderson and Mrs. Ruby Hecox. Flag bearer Mrs. Jeanette Summoersi, banner bearer Mrs. T. A. Chapman. Publicity chairman Mrs. Lester Holmes hospital chairman Mrs. Cutsinger historian Mrs. T. T. Tallent.
J R Barsalou Sr aged 75 died Thursday in Oklahoma City after a career as a title lawyer. Born in North Adams Massachusetts he had lived in Oklahoma City 27 years. Funeral services at Our Lady of Perpetual Cathedral with burial in El Reno. Contributions to the American Cancer Society requested. An unrelated note mentions beavers weighing 40 to 70 pounds, rare near 100.
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